Ophelia Brooks
Student Nurse Partnership
Pittsfield,ME
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with nine years of CNA experience in diverse settings, including hospitals, long-term care, home health, and hospice. Currently pursuing an ADN at Beal University, with expected graduation in February 2026, while gaining valuable clinical exposure through rotations in obstetrics, psychiatry, and medical-surgical. Actively engaged at Eastern Maine Medical Center through the RN Sponsorship Program, providing care to pediatric patients and working in ICU, med-surg, outpatient, and emergency care environments. Committed to delivering patient-centered care and empowering families through education and support during their healthcare journeys.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Technician - RN Sponsorship
Eastern Maine Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Assist with hygiene, feeding, and comfort measures for pediatric and adult patients.
- Support procedures and activities under RN guidance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to ensure family-centered care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice/Home Health Aide
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provide in-home ADL assistance and family support.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team effectively.
- Offered respite care for family members, allowing them time to rest and recharge while ensuring continued patient support.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and support.
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients by performing routine personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Travel/Relief)
Expert Staffing
08.2018 - 09.2024
- Delivered essential care in understaffed nursing facilities across Maine - adapting quickly to new enviorments
- Worked independently in long-term care facilities providing high-quality patient-centered care: ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Promoted teamwork within the nursing unit by assisting fellow CNAs in their duties as needed, creating a positive work atmosphere conducive to quality patient care outcomes.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and equipment sterilization techniques.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Accelerated Nursing (ADN)
Beal University
Bangor, ME02.2026
Cosmetology Certification - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Augusta, ME09.2020
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield, ME06.2017
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Skowhegan, ME06.2016
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Evidence-based clinical reasoning
- Clear communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Eager to learn
- Documentation accuracy
- Commitment to patient safety
- Autonomous Problem-Solving
- Patient/Family-Centered Care
Timeline
Nursing Technician - RN Sponsorship
Eastern Maine Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice/Home Health Aide
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
09.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (Travel/Relief)
Expert Staffing
08.2018 - 09.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Accelerated Nursing (ADN)
Beal University
Cosmetology Certification - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerset Career & Technical Center
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